There are at least two major cruise lines anchored in the island of Cyprus. Salamis Cruise Line offers what it calls a "mini-cruise" option that travels to Israel. As of their 2009 model, travelers have the choice of either a two- or three-day jaunt that lands in the Israeli port of Haifa. Price ranges for 2010 are in accordance with the accommodations and range from $417 to $754 for adults and $235 to $397 for children above the age of 2. Younger children travel for free.
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Holy Land cruises are an altered form of the "Eastern Mediterranean" cruise. The difference is they also incorporate stops to both Haifa as well as Alexandria, Egypt, and perhaps Lebanon, as well. The company has scheduled about one Holy Land cruise each month running through 2012.
Holy Land cruises do not supply any specifics on pricing or itineraries to the general public through the Internet. Instead, they encourage interested parties to contact them personally for more information.
800-284-0462
Norwegian Cruise Lines offers an 11-night journey around the rim of the Mediterranean and the Aegean Seas. It begins by leaving Rome, then makes its way to Turkey and Cyprus before settling in Israel for two days. Travelers land in Haifa and spend the following day in Ashdod. The cruise finishes by traveling to two ports of call in Egypt before returning to Italy.
The cruise is available for several dates in the fall of 2011 and winter of 2012. The slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis only and prompt registration is encouraged. The base price posted for 2010 is $949.
800-565-2784
